Phoenix Market Update: Suburban Assets Lead Activity

CommercialEdge

After closing January with $137 million in office sales, Phoenix’s transaction activity lost some steam in February. According to CommercialEdge data, 438,968 square feet of office space traded across the metro for $108 million. The sales amount was 26.4 percent higher year-over-year, as 465,361 square feet of space changed hands for $77 million in February 2020. Five of the … [More]

Virtual Diversity Career Expo: Top Companies Hiring March 25

inbusinessPHX.com

ONE Community, a Valley-based business coalition, is hosting a free virtual career fair March 25, 2021, that is open to the public and Valley job seekers. Hosted in partnership with BestCompaniesAZ, a local company specializing in workplace culture and employer branding, the Virtual Diversity Career Expo connects Arizona residents with award-winning employers who are … [More]

Don’t Lose Great Talent by Focusing on Years of Experience!

by Jeremy Eskenazi

Rather than use years of experience in a job posting to eliminate very junior (or senior!) people, a best practice is to describe what the actual job would do. Consider the key accountabilities and indicate that these are things that the candidate needs to show you they can already do. This is not the kind of talent you want to lose out on for policy’s sake. During your intake … [More]

Appointments for All State Covid-19 Vaccination Sites to be Available Each Friday

Arizona Department of Health Services

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today it will make COVID-19 vaccination appointments available each Friday for the following week, easing the process for Arizonans to register for appointments at state mass-vaccination sites in the Phoenix area and Tucson. At 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, additional appointments will be available for Monday, March 22, … [More]

Water Technologies Co. Relocates Its Operations to Brand New Purpose-Built Facility

Perfect Water Technologies

Perfect Water Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of water purification products, makes the move to its new purpose-built operational facility. Built from the ground up, the new building houses sales, technical, and manufacturing teams under one roof. Established in 2002, Perfect Water Technologies continues to provide quality drinking water filtration products to serve … [More]

Motivating the Un-Motivated: Don’t Give Up Too Soon

by Liz Uram

When Mary started with the company, she was enthusiastic, energetic and consistently the top sales person on the team. She got along well with her co-workers and was known for her superior customer service skills. Over time something changed. Mary began starting work late, leaving early and taking long lunches. The brief interactions with her co-workers usually turned into … [More]

CDC Report Gives Arizona High Marks for Covid-19 Vaccination in Areas with High Social Vulnerability

State of Arizona Office of the Governor

A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranks Arizona among the best states in the nation for getting the COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable communities. The CDC report out today found that Arizona had the third-highest vaccination coverage for high-vulnerability counties as determined by the Social Vulnerability Index, a nationally accepted framework. The … [More]

U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump despite Easing Restrictions

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

In the week ending March 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 770,000, an increase of 45,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 13,000 from 712,000 to 725,000. The 4-week moving average was 746,250, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised … [More]

Arizona Window & Door Opens New Design Center in the Scottsdale Airpark

Arizona Window and Door

Arizona Window and Door, a top-rated, full-service company that provides a vast selection of windows and exterior doors for homes, is pleased to announce that it will be opening a new location in Scottsdale Airpark. All visitors who attend the grand opening week, which will begin on April 1 at 7625 E. Redfield Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz., 85260, will receive a free foaming, … [More]

Tax Day for Individuals Extended to May 17: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing and Payment Deadline

Internal Revenue Service

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do … [More]

Job Satisfaction, Covid Optimism on the Rise in First Two Months of 2021, Says Phoenix Chamber Data 

Greater Phoenix Chamber

The Greater Phoenix Chamber released new economic data from the Arizona Business Index™ (ABI™), powered by OH Predictive Insights (OHPI), a barometer on the health of the Arizona economy from the perspective of the Arizona consumer. This extensive statewide consumer sentiment survey provides an accurate pulse on the key indicators that drive the economy and delivers expert … [More]

1-Year Later: Arizona Nonprofits Assess Impact of Pandemic; $91M in Losses, 52% Decrease in Year-End Funding

Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits

An Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits survey showed the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic with more than 400 Arizona nonprofits reporting a total revenue loss of more than $91 million, a 52% drop in year-end giving and an increase of over $15 million in expenses primarily for PPE, supplies and technology. The survey, distributed in late February to both Alliance … [More]

3 Tips for Leaders to Steady the Ship when Employees Lose Their Balance

inbusinessPHX.com

Company leaders and managers have a big responsibility in overseeing employees. But they can’t see everything, and sometimes there’s more going on in a worker’s life than meets the eye. Employee disengagement or burnout isn’t always apparent, and some employers may be in for a surprise if and when the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. One study shows that 57% of U.S. employees … [More]

Banner Poison Center Sees 140% Spike in Hand Sanitizer Incidents

Banner Health

In 2020, poison centers across the nation saw an increase in exposures to household cleaning products, chemicals, and medications. With more people working remotely and children schooling at home, there continues to be an increased potential for poisoning accidents. “Please be alert about the location of these products and keep them out of reach for small children,” said … [More]

$15,000 Tax Credit Could Cover Entire Down Payment for Homes in 40 of the 50 Largest U.S Metros

Zillow

A refundable, advanceable tax credit of up to $15,000 for first time homebuyers, similar to the one suggested by President Joe Biden, could catapult millions of renter households into first-time homeownership, a new Zillow® analysis suggests.  While Congress has already passed billions in aid over the past year to provide homeowner and renter relief, housing will remain … [More]

WEBINAR – Mar 18: The 1619 Project Webinar Series – Multicultural Education Movement

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix’s hosting of The 1619 Project will continue on Thurs., March 18, 2021, at 11 a.m. PDT with a second discussion, this time on multicultural education. Despite a renewed focus on diversity and inclusion education, misconceptions about the difference between multicultural education and anti-racist education persist. The presentation will define the … [More]

ON Semiconductor Affirms Commitment to Climate Change Action and Transparency

ON Semiconductor

ON Semiconductor Corporation announced that it has posted its 2020 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) results specific to the semiconductor industry on its social responsibility webpage. In addition, the company confirmed that its sustainability programs are aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The … [More]

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers $64.5M Sale of Luxury Multifamily Community in Arizona

Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield announced the firm has brokered the sale of Village at Aspen Place, a 222-unit Class A, mixed-use luxury multifamily community located within a premier lifestyle center in Flagstaff, Arizona. An entity formed by Orange County, California-based NNC Apartment Ventures, LLC acquired the Village at Aspen Place community for $64.5 million. The seller was an … [More]

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